Why Do We Want a Theory of Quantum Gravity?

The search for a new scientific theory is typically prompted by an encounter with something in the world that cannot be explained by current theories. This is not the case for the search for a theory of quantum gravity, which has been primarily motivated by theoretical and philosophical concerns. This Element introduces some of the motivations for seeking a theory of quantum gravity, with the aim of instigating a more critical perspective on how they are used in defining and constraining the theory sought. These motivations include unification, incompatibilities between general relativity and quantum field theory, consistency, singularity resolution, and results from black hole thermodynamics.

Author: Karen Crowther
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/27/2025
Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d
ISBN: 9781108813181